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Our Blog
Broaden your professional development, stay up to date on current business trends, see both upcoming and past events, professional training, community involvement, our success stories, and our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region office updates. Contact us if you would like to write a feature blog.
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Empowering Women in Business
Women-owned businesses play a powerful role in strengthening the fabric of our communities. Research consistently shows that women business
Oct 30, 20243 min read
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
Strategic planning is the process that empowers organizations to define their future, allocate resources effectively, and stay competitive.
May 14, 20243 min read
Spark the North: State of the Lake Event A Great Success
"Uniting Communities for Regional Growth" On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Spark the North – State of the Lake was successfully held at the...
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Unleash the POWER in You! - FREE Women Empowerment Event
Prepare to be inspired and informed by a lineup of speakers who will share their insights into the transformative power of STORYTELLING.
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Inspiring & Fun! Leadercast Woman 2022 - Amplify!
This event that celebrated & encouraged women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices!
Oct 1, 20223 min read
LEADERCAST WOMEN 2022 - AMPLIFY!
Be Inspired, Network & Have Fun! Join us for a broadcast event celebrating & encouraging women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices.
Aug 1, 20222 min read
LEMONADE DAY 2022 WAS A BLAST!
Our Lemonade Day took place this year on Saturday, June 18, 2022, and it was a blast! Our little entrepreneurs had so much fun...
May 23, 20223 min read
LEMONADE DAY 2022 - A Kids First Business
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth, Kinder to grade 12, how to start & operate their own business
Apr 28, 20221 min read
LEADERCAST 2022: THE ONE THING
One amazing day that will immediately impact you and your organization. You can experience Leadercast in Slave Lake at our Legacy Center.
Apr 24, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Sheila Newel | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Spark the North Speaker Sheila Newel is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with extensive experience training others in human resources
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Kristen Cumming | Labour Solutions Summit
Kristen Cumming | Consultant & Speaker Kristen Cumming brings over 20 years of experience in demography and labour market information...
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Eric Termuende | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Speaker Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW of Work, author of the bestselling book Rethink Work, and global keynote speaker.
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Business Model Canvas: Master Your Business Model
Learn how to master your business model canvas and use it to your advantage in streamlining a new business offer or idea...
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Market Research for Business Success
Market research helps you gain insight into your industry, competition, and target market. This lesson will help you create effective
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Spark The North: Labour Solutions Summit
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, to gather among like-minded policymakers, business owners, human resource members, and recruitment experts from..
May 14, 20203 min read
Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes & Quick Fixes
Here's a rundown of the most common mistakes that can prove detrimental to new entrepreneurs, and some solutions to help you in your busines
May 14, 20201 min read
A New Wave of Entrepreneur
A growing momentum is emerging in rural Alberta. Entrepreneurs from every region of the province are harnessing the power of purpose to...
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